Nature Trails Brochure

Surrey Lake Park Would you be able to tell that Surrey Lake is human made? It helps control flooding, and it varies from ten to twenty aces in size depending on the time of year and the amount of rainfall—that’s the equivalent of up to seven football fields! It is also home to amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds and mammals. All of the fish in this lake found their own way here from Bear Creek. To protect this important habitat, dogs and water sports (including fishing and boating) are not permitted in the lake. Surrey Lake Park is a great place to birdwatch. Birds of all sizes use the park’s habitats to find food, shelter and water. On a typical day, you might see a bald eagle soaring above or a marsh wren perched on swaying bulrushes with its characteristic tail sticking straight up. Relax at one of the benches by the lake to see the birds in action. If you’re lucky, you might even see an eagle swoop down to the lake to grab a fresh catch! The 2-km out-and-back loop from the parking lot is a combination of flat trails and gradual hills. For a shorter walk, stick to the trail along the lake. Bring binoculars as you explore the lakeside, meadow, wetland and forest!

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